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M540 DMW

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,618 mi
Last recorded152,618 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 DMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 152,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both n/s front and rear tyres slight damage to side wall

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 152,606 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both n/s front and rear tyres slight damage to side wall

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 152,054 miles

exhaust corrode.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 151,071 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 151,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 148,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 148,871 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 148,393 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 145,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket (CENTRE) deteriorating

fuel pipes at rear corroded not leakat time of test

squeak on steering offside suspect top shocker mounting

Pass 21 May 2012 140,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 134,327 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 134,323 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 127,824 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 May 2010 127,824 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 117,952 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 117,951 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 101,827 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 94,778 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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M540 DMW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M540 DMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M540 DMW registered?

M540 DMW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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